It feels like forever since they were both on the Square full time, but Sonia Fowler and Robbie Jackson make a permanent return to EastEnders next week.
Sonia’s been working in Kettering (while actress Natalie Cassidy has been on maternity leave) but returns to Walford just in time to rescue Dot, who’s suffered a terrifying fall.
When Sonia finds Dot lying on the floor of the kitchen after tripping over her cat, Dave, she immediately calls an ambulance and gets her step-grandma to hospital.
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She’s furious at everyone in the Square for neglecting Dot and wants answers as to why no one’s been looking after her properly.
The last time she popped back was to sort out daughter Bex’s bullying situation. She starting shouting and demanding answers then too, so nothing’s changed!
Sonia’s brought with her her lovable brother Robbie. And it turns out they’re both coming home for good.
Rob’s secured himself the job of market inspector, replacing Carmel Kazemi who’s moved onto the council planning board.
Straight away Robbie ruffles a few feathers, especially Donna Yates’s, as he introduces himself in the cafe.
And when he demands all the traders attend a market training day, his popularity plummets to zero.
Whilst Robbie has no idea he’s putting quite so many noses out of joint, when he gets the call about Dot from Sonia, he rushes to be by his family’s side and check Dot’s okay.
As things with Dot settle down, Sonia faces another battle when she decides she wants daughter Bex to move in with her.
Bex is currently living with dad Martin and his wife Stacey, but Sonia makes it very clear Bex will be coming back to live with her.
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Martin isn’t impressed with her demands and tells her he’s not happy.
But as Bex overhears, will she be forced to choose between her parents? And which one will she pick?